Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Dysbiosis: The overuse and misuse of antibiotics pose significant dangers, particularly to the microbiome, the complex community of microorganisms in the human body. While antibiotics are vital for treating infections, they also indiscriminately kill beneficial bacteria, leading to a disruption known as dysbiosis. Dysbiosis can have severe and long-lasting effects on health, contributing to conditions […]

Xerogel : Study Researchers have developed a porous composite xerogel dressing incorporating Silica Nanoparticles and calcium that can help blood clot rapidly and provide relief for uncontrolled hemorrhage. Xerogel is a solid form of a gel obtained by drying it with unhindered shrinkage. The drying process of xerogels involves solvent evaporation under standard conditions using […]

Canine Distemper: Stray dogs in villages within a two-kilometre radius of the Corbett Tiger Reserve’s boundaries in Uttarakhand will be vaccinated against the canine distemper virus. Canine Distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of dogs. All dogs are […]

SCTIMST Signs MoU With WHO To Enhance Medical Device Production: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), within the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Health Organisation (WHO) at a ceremony held in Indian […]

Amazon India And Gentari Partner To Expand EV Delivery Fleet: Amazon India and Gentari Green Mobility India have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly boosting Amazon’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet for last-mile deliveries. This collaboration aligns with Amazon’s goal of scaling up its EV adoption across more than 400 cities in India and increasing […]

Punjab Help Centre Launched at IGI Airport to Assist NRIs: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the ‘Punjab Help Centre’ at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. This makes Punjab the first state in India to establish a dedicated NRI Facilitation Centre, underscoring its commitment to supporting its overseas community.

SAMEER Transfers Microwave Sugar Measurement Tech to Private Firms: The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER), an R&D institute under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has signed a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement with Toshniwal Hyvac Pvt. Ltd. and Sir Automation Industries.

MEA and NSIL Sign MoU for Launch of Nepalese Munal Satellite:   The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the launch of Nepal’s Munal satellite The MoU was formalized on Saturday, with Anurag Srivastava, Joint Secretary (North) […]

Government Restores Diamond Imprest Licence for Gems and Jewellery Sector:   Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has announced the restoration of the Diamond Imprest Licence, a move aimed at revitalizing India’s gems and jewellery sector. The decision was made during the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2024, organized by the Gem and Jewellery Export […]

Perseid Meteor Shower : In News Perseid meteor shower which is this year’s most-awaited meteor shower is set to peak  The name Perseid is believed to be derived from the Perseus constellation. It peaks during mid-August each year and is considered to be among the best meteor showers. Perseids, usually swift and bright, leave a […]